This paper analyzes the performance of a robotic system with two machines in which machines are configured in a circular layout and produce non-identical parts repetitively. The non-destructive testing (NDT) is performed by a stationary robotic arm located in the center of the circle, or a cluster tool. The robotic arm integrates multiple tasks, mainly the NDT of the part and its transition bet...

Security critical systems development needs to integrate both project and product risks assessment into the development. Such systems need to balance time to market constraints, cost demands, functional requirement, as well as security requirements. This advocate the use of techniques that support costeffective and risk-driven development. The aspect-oriented risk-driven development (AORDD) fra...

While to minimize the overall project cost is always one of the objectives of construction managers, to obtain the maximum economic return is definitely one the ultimate goals of the project investors. As there is a trade-off relationship between the project time and cost, and the project delivery time directly affects the timing of economic recovery of an investment project, to provide a metho...